Whirlpool WFW9550WL Washer 4.4 cu ft

This front-load washing machine comes in an attractive, sleek silver color. It boasts many of the features that have made Whirlpool washing machines leading models in the market.

Key features

- With a 4.4 cubic feet capacity, this washer allows you to wash more clothes per cycle. Up to 18 pairs of jeans can be loaded into this machine.

- The Direct Injection Wash system ensures water and laundry products are thoroughly mixed and evenly distributed onto your clothes.

- Sixth sense technology allows the washing machine to determine the proper amount of water needed to clean each load. This feature allows for optimal cleaning as well as reducing your water consumption, as the water used by the machine will never be too much or too little.

- Another feature that helps cut down on costs is the Efficient Detergent System with Anti-Escape valve. All of the water and detergent is used during a wash cycle, eliminating waste. Automatic detergent, bleach, and fabric softener dispensers also allow for more efficient use of laundry products.

- Add-a-Garment allows you to load any clothes you may have forgotten even after the wash cycle has begun.
- Even tough stains are no longer a problem, thanks to the washer?s Deep Clean with Steam feature. This allows stubborn stains to be broken up and eliminated. There is no need to pretreat stained clothes before throwing them into the washer.

- Cleaning the washing machine itself is made easier because of its AFFRESH cycle with Steam. This cycle cleans the washing machine interior and removes dirt, residue, and detergent and fabric softener build-up.

- You can start the machine at a time convenient to you, thanks to its delay feature. The washer?s cycle can be delayed for up to sixteen hours.

- The machine?s six-point suspension system minimizes vibration and reduces noise.

- An automatic locking door, which cannot be opened once a cycle has begun, is an important safety feature.

- This washing machine is Energy Star qualified, ensuring that it meets the US government?s standards for energy efficiency.

- The WFW9550WL comes with a one-year warranty.

Advantages

For a large, busy household, this washing machine has all the features needed to make laundry easier and less time-consuming. Its electronic controls also have the advantage of being easy to understand and use. Taking all of its features together, you can be assured of the cleanest laundry possible while making use of minimal amounts of water and detergent.

Disadvantages

The price of this washer ranges from US$900-1500. This makes it rather expensive, especially compared to other washing machines.

Consumer likes and dislikes

Pros

- Performance: heavily soiled clothes are easily cleaned. The cycle options allow for delicate garments to be laundered properly as well
- Efficiency: this washer saves costs all across the board. It uses less water and energy than other washing machines out on the market. Its other features also ensure that you use less detergent and bleach as well. Its large capacity, high cleaning performance, and delay feature also save you valuable time
- Quiet: minimal noise and vibration during wash cycles make this machine a consumer favorite

Cons

- The unit is quite expensive
- Its features are not worth price for some buyers

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